AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
13,031 km
8,097 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
13,031 km
8,097 mi / 7,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AFD BOS
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code AFD BOS
ICAO Code FAPA KBOS
City Port Alfred Boston
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 307 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 42.360000, -71.010000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 13,031 kilometers (8,097 miles / 7,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:55 in Port Alfred, it's 04:55 in Boston. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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